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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes
of the Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of August 27, 2019,
which were approved by the City Council on September 17, 2019.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 17th day of September
2019.
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City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,August 27,2019 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
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A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Kevin Jennings, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.
Pastor Kevin Jennings gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Kamil Taras, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Budget Department.
Kamil Taras led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States and
the Texas flag.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of
the City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Peter Zanoni,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta.
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Present: 8- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Gil
Hemandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Everett Roy,
and Council Member Greg Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Ben Molina
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Commendations for 2019 National Senior Games Participants.
Mayor McComb presented the commendations.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Peter
Zanoni reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)City Manager Zanoni thanked Fire Chief Robert Rocha and Emergency
Operations Coordinator Billy Delgado for coordinating with the City's
departments,as well as outside agencies,to ensure hurricane preparedness by
presenting over 30 workshops; reminded the public of the importance of
hurricane preparedness by preparing emergency plans for evacuation,disaster
supply kits,and securing important documents;and invited the public to visit
the City's website for additional tips and recommendations.2)Paulette Kluge
has resigned as Chief Executive Officer(CEO)of the Convention and Visitors
Bureau(CVB)and City Manager Zanoni has asked the Chair of the CVB Board
Melody Nixon-Bice to allow him to be part of the selection process for an
Interim and permanent CEO.City Manager Zanoni spoke about the City's
financial contribution to the CVB and the importance of being part of the
selection process;thanked Chair Nixon-Bice for initiating the selection process.
3)Informed the Council and the public of the City's departments'closure in
observance of Labor Day,and noted that the curbside collection for garbage
and recycled items would run as regularly scheduled,Animal Care Services
would be opened from 1:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m.for pet adoptions,and life guards
would be on duty from 11:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.4)The final budget workshop
session is scheduled for Thursday,August 29;thanked the Executive team and
the Budget Office for leading the five(5)community workshops in City Council
districts with about 150 residents attending those sessions;the great success in
community engagement through verbal and written comments,follow-up
emails,and Facebook posts;and that the City will follow the same format on
other city matters and will continue the public budget work sessions next year;
informed the Council and the public of two(2)public hearings on the FY2020
Ad Valorem Tax Rate and one(1)public hearing on the proposed budget as
required by State Law,both to be held in the City Council Chambers;that the
first public hearing on the property tax rate was on the agenda today and that
the second public hearing,along with the first reading of the proposed budget,
would take place during the Friday,September 6 Special City Council
meeting;the final approval and adoption of the budget on September 17;and
the budget becoming effective October 1,2019.
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G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of August 20, 2019 and Workshop Session of August
15, 2019.
A motion was made by Council Member Rudy Garza,seconded by Council
Member Michael Hunter,that the Minutes be passed.The motion carried by a
unanimous vote(Council Member Molina-absent).
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Arts & Cultural Commission (3 vacancies)
Community Youth Development (78415) Program Steering Committee (4
Vacancies)
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee (2 vacancies)
Sister City Committee (3 vacancies)
Arts&Cultural Commission
Mayor McComb made a motion to reappoint Jody Perkes Hughes(Public
Art/Public Space),James Moore(Performing Arts)and reinstate Sharon
Sedwick(Business Development Group/Corporate Representative),seconded
by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously(Council Member Molina-
absent).
Community Youth Development(78415)Program Steering Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Lisa Torres(78415
Resident),Job Gonzalez(Regular Member),Chris Mitchell(Regular Member)
and Verna Yanez(Regular Member),seconded by Council Member Hunter and
passed unanimously(Council Member Molina -absent).
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Sandra Perez(At-Large)and
Betsy Miller(SCP Volunteer Station),seconded by Council Member Roy and
passed unanimously(Council Member Molina -absent).
Sister City Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Gargi Bhowal(United
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce), Luis F.Cabrera(Port Industries of
Corpus Christi)and Susane"Westi" Horn(Advertising/Public Relations),
seconded by Greg Smith and passed unanimously(Council Member Molina-
absent).
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda, you may do so. You will
not be allowed to speak again, however, when the Council is considering the
item. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
Secretary. Any electronic media (e.g. CD, DVD,flash drive)that the Public would
like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to
the Meeting. Please contact the Communication department at 361-826-3211 to
coordinate.All items on this agenda are considered public hearings.
Mayor McComb referred to comments from the public.City Attorney Miles K.
Risley read the Rules of Decorum.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta conducted
the public comment period.
Sirfrederickvon USA King vii,P.O.Box 1181,spoke on behalf of the silent
majority and the importance of listening.Tony C.Hartwell,P.O.Box 18785,
stated that the City of San Antonio's budget includes funds for dealing with
homelessness and suggested council members form a committee to address
homelessness;thanked the police department for their recent efforts to address
homeless individuals violating traffic laws;and asked Animal Care Services to
make sure homeless individuals register their dogs with the City.Corinna
Winkler,7217 Kress Circle,Apt.D-1,spoke about her exorbitant water bill and
questioned solid waste,wastewater and miscellaneous fees for a single
person.Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli Dr.,asked the City to look into a high
water bill for an elderly person living alone,and spoke about property owners
versus tenants being responsible for unpaid water bills when tenants break
their lease and leave without paying the water bill.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-7, 13, 15 -20)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Council members requested
that items 8,9, 10,11,12,and 14 be pulled for individual consideration.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Hunter,to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
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4. Zoning Case No: 0619-02 Texas State Roofing Company, LLC (District
2). Ordinance rezoning property at or near 916 South Alameda from the
"CG-2" General Commercial District to the CG-2/SP" General
Commercial District with a Special Permit. Planning Commission and
Staff recommend Approval.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031847
5. Zoning Case No. 0519-03 Sergio and Magali Martinez (District 1)
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 2934 Highland Avenue from the
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District. Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031848
6. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of$171,000 grant from Texas
Department of Transportation for the 2020 Comprehensive Selective
Traffic Enforcement Project to increase traffic enforcement with a City
match of$49,553.37 from the FY 2020 General Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031849
7. Ordinance authorizing the purchase of 180 Police vehicle video recording
systems and a five-year service agreement for installation and
maintenance from Turn-Key Mobile, Inc. of Jefferson City, Missouri, via
Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative for a total
amount not to exceed $1,541,113.15; appropriating $1,541,113.15 from
the unreserved fund balance of the Liability and Employee Benefits -
General Liability Fund; transferring to the IT Fund; and amending the FY
2018-2019 operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 031548; funded
through the Liability and Employee Benefits- General Liability Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031850
13. Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) with the City's local participation in the amount
of$48,700.80 for water valve adjustments associated with the SH 358
Nueces Ramp Reversal PH II-A with funds available from the Water
Capital Improvement Program.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 031851
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15. Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Texas Land
Reclamation LLC, dba UTW Tire Collection Services, for tire collection
and recycling/disposal services for a total amount not to exceed
$356,400.00, effective upon issuance of a notice to proceed, with the
first-year funding in the amount of$118,800.00 through the General Fund
and Fleet Maintenance Services Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-137
16. Motion awarding a contract to Burns & McDonnell for services
associated with a Solid Waste Operational Assessment including
engineering analysis and business operations assessment in the amount
of$144,800 effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with funding
available from Solid Waste 2019 Operations Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No M2019-138
17. Motion authorizing a lease-purchase with Vermeer Texas-Louisiana to
purchase one directional boring machine for an amount not to exceed
$428,244.34, effective upon issuance of a letter of acceptance, with
first-year in the amount of$85,448.88 funding available through the Gas
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No. M2019-139
18. Motion authorizing a lease-purchase with EKA Government Sales
Experts to purchase two trenchers; a Ditch Witch RT45A compact
trencher and a Ditch Witch RT850T4 heavy duty trencher, in an amount
not to exceed $200,573.05, effective upon issuance of a letter of
acceptance, with first-year funding in the amount of$39,914.64 available
in the Gas Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-140
19. Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Champion
Industrial Sales, LLC for the purchase of welding equipment and
supplies, for a total amount not exceed $100,739.94, effective upon
issuance of a notice to proceed, with first-year funding in the amount of
$33,579.80 through the Stores Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-141
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20. Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement with Patterson Capital
Management, L.P., dba Patterson &Associates, for investment advisor
services in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, with two additional
two-year renewal options with escalation cost for a potential total amount
not to exceed $184,000.00, effective upon issuance of a notice to
proceed, with funding available in the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-142
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 8 - 10)
Mayor McComb referred to Items 8,9 and 10.Interim Director of Financial
Services Alma Casas stated that the purpose of Items 8,9 and 10 are to
authorize the issuance of refunding bonds which will result in a total net
present value savings estimated at$4.5 million dollars.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Items 8,9,and 10,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo.These items were passed on second reading
and approved with one vote.
8. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Utility System Junior Lien Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds,
Series 2019" for Water and Wastewater Utility improvements in an
amount not to exceed $113,000,000 and authorizing other matters
incident and related thereto.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031851
9. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
General Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2019" related to Parks
and Recreation improvements in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000
and authorizing other matters incident and related thereto.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031852
10. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
General Improvement Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2019" related to
Airport improvements in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 and
authorizing other matters incident and related thereto.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031853
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 11, 12 and 14)
11. Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Richard E. Cruz,
dba Rick's Detail and Body Shop, for vehicle paint and body repairs of
fleet units assigned to the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed
$254,700.00, effective upon issuance of a notice to proceed, with funding
available in the General Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11.
Council Member Hernandez,Director of Contracts and Procurement Kim Baker
and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following topics: reason for only
one bid; bidder already providing services under a different agreement;the
Fire Department was comfortable with the pricing from bidder;the process of
evaluating the bid by doing a price comparison for similar services;whether
there is a policy in place requiring multiple bids; no control over whether the
private sector submits bids;continue to work on good business process to
incentivize more bidders for similar service;and continuing to secure as many •
bids as possible.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No: M2019-135
12. Motion awarding a contract to Berry Contracting LP dba Bay, Ltd. for
reconstruction of Holly Road from Rodd Field Road to Ennis Joslin Road
using asphalt pavement and providing required utility improvements in the
amount of$8,345,032.20, effective upon issuance of notice to proceed,
with funding approved and available in Type B and Utility Capital
Improvement Budgets. (Council District 4)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12.
Council members and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds discussed
the following topics: receiving progress updates;what is being done so
projects are completed on time;looking at increasing the liquidated damage
amounts to incentivize more overtime;what the process is for change orders if
unexpected events occur; request to compare what the Texas Department of
Transportation(TXDOT)does with what the City does in incentivizing
companies like Bay,Ltd.to complete projects on time; how to get companies,
like Bay,Ltd.,to provide similar performances on the City's projects as they do
for TXDOT; reiteration that Council and staff will implement all measures,
discussed today and previously.
City Manager Peter Zanoni announced the recruitment of Assistant Director of
Construction Management Brett Van Hazel who will begin on Tuesday,
September 3,as well as a Project Manager;that the problems and delays with
the construction projects were due to lack of oversight and appropriate
staffing,but that these recruitments would allow for more dedicated time to
each project;staff would be more engaged on projects under construction;and
able to manage timelines and quality of work.There were no comments from
the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-136
14. Motion awarding Amendment 1 to a contract with Mott MacDonald, LLC
in the amount of$224,862 for a total restated fee of$247,362 to provide
engineering and design services for assistance with the North Beach
Coastal Protection project, effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed,
with funding available in Bond 2018, Proposition A. (Council District 1)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.
Council members,City Manager Peter Zanoni,Director of Engineering Services
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Jeff Edmonds and Director of Planning Dan McGinn discussed the following
topics:whether the project is a result of the realignment of the Harbor Bridge
and associated freeway system;should the project be a mitigation project for
the Port of Corpus Christi rather than the City;discussion of the letter from Mott
MacDonald,LLC regarding scope of work;whether the project is a Texas
Department of Transportation(TXDOT)project because of the bridge or a canal
project;the purpose of 20018 Bond Proposition A was for the design and
construction of new break water barriers to mitigate beach erosion and coastal
flooding,which was approved by the North Beach Area Plan and adopted by
Council in March 2018;whether the two studies are accomplishing the same
purpose and overlapping each other;a private entity spending$300,000 for the
same study so why double spend;each study is exclusive with no significant
overlap;same geographical area,but each studying different aspects,one
drainage and the other breakwater impact;waiting for results from Urban
Engineering related to drainage before moving forward; North Beach
Infrastructure Task Force being unaware of a written pledge of$300,000;the
need for clarification and shared communication with the public;what is the
City's obligation to the voters;that the public authorized funding,but did not
mandate the project be completed; requesting both firms present specifics on
each study to the Council;and that the studies will not be delayed if the item is
tabled.There were no comments from the public.
Mayor McComb made a motion to table Item 14,seconded by Council Member
Barrera.Discussion ensued about specifying a specific date to bring back the
item,but the consensus of the Council was to omit
This Motion was tabled with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-148
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 21 -251
21. First Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2020 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Interim Director of Financial Services Alma
Casas stated that the purpose of this item is to hold the first public hearing on
the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Ad Valorem Tax Rate of$0.646264 per$100
valuation,which includes an increase of two cents from the prior year's
property tax rate to be used for residential streets as approved by the citizens
on November 8,2016,and that the Property Tax Code requires two public
hearings be held on the proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate if the proposed tax
rate exceeds either the rollback rate or the effective tax rate,whichever is
lower.Interim Director Casas added that since the City's proposed tax rate
exceeds the effective tax rate,two public hearings are required with today's
public hearing being the first public hearing and the second public hearing to
be held on September 6,2019.
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Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.
Council Members,Interim Director Casas,and Chief Financial Officer
Constance Sanchez discussed the following topics:whether action was needed
today; declaring the proposed ad valorem tax rate an emergency in the past;
and that the reason for declaring it an emergency this year is due to time
constraints.
Mayor McComb read the following statement,"During the September 17,2019
City Council meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m.at City Hall,the City Council will
vote on the proposed property tax rate."
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
22. Zoning Case No. 0719-01 Corpus Christi Limousines Unlimited, Inc.
(District 1) Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance 031465 on a property
at or near 4001 Leopard Street by adding a 12-month time extension to
the special permit time initially approved. Planning Commission and Staff
recommend Approval.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is a time extension request
to extend the time limit of the special permit for an additional 12 months to
provide sufficient time for the construction and installation of the crematorium
initially approved.
Director Nixon-Mendez presented information on the following topics:aerial
overview;subject property at 4001 Leopard Street;zoning pattern; Planning
Commission and staff recommendation; public notification;special permit
conditions; Unified Development Code(UDC)requirements;and site plan.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the Ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Roy.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031855
23. *This item has been rescheduled for October 1, 2019.*
Zoning Case No. 0719 02 B&A Terra Firma Development, LLC: (District
.. - -
from the "RE" Residential Estate District to the "RS 6" Single Family 6
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 23 and stated that the item has been
rescheduled for the October 1,2019 City Council meeting.
24. Zoning Case No: 0719-04 Guillermo Munoz. (District 1) Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 121 Pueblo Avenue from the "IL" Light
Industrial District to the "RM-3" Multifamily Residential District. Planning
Commission and Staff recommend Approval.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone a property from
an"IL"Light Industrial District to the"RM-3"Multi-Family Residential District to
allow for the construction of a new single-family home built as part of a grant
from the Housing and Community Development Department's HOME Investment
Partnership(HOME)Program.
Director Nixon-Mendez presented information on the following topics:aerial
overview;subject property at 121 Pueblo Avenue;zoning pattern;Planning
Commission and staff recommendation; public notification; Unified
Development Code(UDC)requirements;and utilities.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.
A council member,Director of Development Services Nixon-Mendez and
Director of Housing and Community Development Rudy Bentancourt discussed
the following topics:whether the demolition and reconstruction program is for
multi-family developments or only single-family developments;why the
rezoning request is for a"RM-3"multi-family development;the advantage of an
increased buffer requirement;consistency with adjacent zoning districts;
existence of non-conforming zoning use of surrounding properties;the subject
property is compliant with a single-family development"RM-3";the need to be
consistent with zoning designation in the area;and a plan proposed to look at
rezoning the area.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Barrera.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031856
25. Zoning Case No: 0719-03, Cloudcroft Land Ventures, Inc. (District 5)
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 6202 Yorktown Boulevard from
the "RM-1" Multifamily District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial
District. Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval.
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 25.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone a property from
the"RM-1"Multifamily District to the"CN-1"Neighborhood Commercial District
and allow for the construction of a business center.
Director Nixon-Mendez presented information on the following topics:aerial
overview;subject property at 6202 Yorktown Blvd.;zoning pattern; Planning
Commission and staff recommendation; public notification;and Unified
Development Code(UDC)requirements.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Garza. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Roy
Absent: 3- Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031857
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 26 -28)
Mayor McComb referred to First Reading Ordinances,Items 26-28.
Council Members,Director of Development Services Nina Nixon-Mendez and
City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following topics:whether the
previous council direction on the water distribution main trust fund regarding
Items 26 and 27 impacted these projects;and the balance of the water
distribution main trust fund.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve Items 26-28,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.These ordinances were passed on first reading and
approved with one vote.
26. Ordinance authorizing a Water Distribution Main Line Extension
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with Esther Ybarra to
extend a line to a planned residential property located at 7541 Weber
Road for a term not to exceed 12 months; appropriating $101,950.24
from the Water Distribution Main Trust Fund to reimburse developer.
(District 3)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
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Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
27. Ordinance authorizing a Water Distribution Main Extension Construction
and Reimbursement Agreement with NP Homes LLC to extend lines from
Rand Morgan Road and McNorton Road for a planned residential
subdivision, for a term not to exceed six months from the execution of the
agreement; appropriating $40,537.20 from the Water Distribution Main
Trust Fund to reimburse developer. (District 1)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
28. Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Corpus Christi PATCH, Inc. to
allow use of portions of Taylor, Mesquite, Starr and Chaparral Streets for
the Que Bueno Taco Festival and related activities scheduled for
September 14, 2019.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031858
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 30)
30. Water Supply Trigger Point Factors and Recommendations
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 30. City
Manager Peter Zanoni stated that the presentation and Council dialogue will
provide basic policy direction and will help staff move forward with land
acquisition permitting.Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck stated that the
purpose of this item was to present the ongoing effect,factors and
recommendations regarding a future water supply and trigger points needed to
meet water demands.
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Assistant City Manager Van Vleck presented information on the following
topics:bottom line for presentation; important questions regarding the need for
a new drought-proof water supply;timeline for trigger point development;
supply assumptions;supply-demand history;supply takeaways;demand
assumptions;supply-demand projection;demand takeaways;financial
assumptions;financial assessments;financial takeaways;recommendation;
and alternative water supply options.
Council members and Assistant City Manager Van Vleck discussed the
following topics:idea of having permits ready and in hand;trigger point levels
and comfort factors;current and future desalination permits the City is working
on;comparison of different percentages with firm yield;dollars in capital at the
different trigger percentages;additional rate impact on users; recommendation
of using a 75%trigger point;the financial perspective of using other options,
design-build versus a long-term contract to purchase water;when debt service
monies become available related to the Mary Rhodes pipeline;and keeping
the impact to the rate payer as the number one target.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Smith made a motion directing the City Manager to pursue
the water development as outlined by staff,which includes financing,land
acquisition,pursuit of the permit,and the use of a 75%trigger point in
construction calculations,seconded by Council Member Garza.
Council Members and Assistant City Manager Van Vleck discussed the
following additional topics:did the motion of direction include looking at other
financial options,or having dialogue with other companies regarding
long-term purchases of water;and clarification of the initial process,which is
to secure the land,secure the permit,secure the funding,then the negotiation
process would begin with discussion of all alternative options.
The motion of direction passed with the following vote:
Mayor McComb and Council Members Guajardo,Hernandez,Hunter,Roy,
Smith,Barrera and Garza voting"Aye"(Council Member Molina-absent).
S. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: (ITEMS 31 -32)
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 31 and 32.The Council
went into executive session at 2:05 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 3:15 p.m.
31. Executive Session pursuant to Section Texas Government Code§
551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05
to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to contractual
obligations pursuant to the lease of property to SQH Sports &
Entertainment, Inc. near the intersection of State Highway 286 and Weber
Road and areas adjacent thereto and use of said property for matters
related to a sports complex and related uses, and pursuant to Texas
Government Code§ 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the lease and
value of the aforementioned real property owned by the City in the
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aforesaid locations when deliberation in open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in
negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
32. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality regulations regarding minimum dissolved oxygen
standards for the Oso Bay and/or parts thereof and related areas,
discharge permits for the City's wastewater treatment plants, the
regulation of the City's wastewater treatment system and potential
litigation and/or consent decree(s) related thereto, and other state and
federal regulatory matters related to the discharge and treatment of water
and/or wastewater and requests for modification of standards related
thereto.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 31 and 32.
P. RECESS FOR CORPORATION MEETINGS: (ITEM 291
29. Annual Meeting of the North Padre Island Development Corporation
Mayor McComb recessed the regular Council meeting at 3:16 p.m.to hold a
Meeting of the North Padre Island Development Corporation.
Q. RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor McComb reconvened the regular Council meeting at 3:23 p.m.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:24 p.m.
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